Product information "Wildcat Fel Adult Urinary Chicken"
Wildcat VetLine Urinary Chicken
Wildcat VetLine Urinary Chicken. Grain-free dietary dry food for adult cats to dissolve struvite stones and reduce their recurrence. Available in 400 g and 3 kg.
Wildcat VetLine Adult Urinary Chicken is a specially formulated complete dietetic food for adult cats with certain lower urinary tract conditions. The balanced formulation supports the dissolution of struvite stones and helps to reduce the risk of struvite stones forming again.
Urinary tract problems are relatively common in cats. The term FLUTD (Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease) covers a range of conditions affecting the lower urinary tract. These include, amongst others, cystitis, urinary crystals and urinary stones. Symptoms may include a frequent urge to urinate, pain when urinating or sudden loss of bladder control.
Struvite crystals and struvite stones are particularly common. These consist of magnesium, ammonium and phosphate. An excessively high, alkaline urine pH can promote their formation.
The special formulation of Wildcat VetLine Urinary Chicken has urine-acidifying properties. The urine-acidifying agents it contains – DL-methionine and ammonium chloride – help to specifically lower the pH of the urine. Under suitable conditions, this can dissolve existing struvite stones and make it more difficult for them to reform.
Another important component of the formulation is the adjusted magnesium and phosphorus content. The controlled supply of minerals is intended to help limit the formation of struvite crystals and reduce the risk of recurrent urinary stone problems.
This dry food contains chicken as its main animal ingredient. Chicken provides valuable proteins and essential amino acids, which contribute to a diet tailored to the nutritional needs of adult cats.
The grain-free formula is tailored to the specific nutritional needs of cats with struvite problems. In addition, the food contains the prebiotic fibres mannan-oligosaccharides (MOS) and fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS), which can support a balanced gut flora and normal digestive function.
Wildcat VetLine Urinary was developed in collaboration with vets and nutritionists. The recipe contains no added maize, gluten, soya or flavour enhancers.
The diet dry food is available in 400 g and 3 kg packs. The smaller pack is particularly suitable for trying out the formula, whilst the 3 kg pack offers a practical stock-up size for long-term feeding.
WILDCAT VetLine Urinary Chicken is a complete dietetic feed for specific urinary tract problems. Not all urinary stones and urinary tract conditions require the same diet. It should therefore only be used following veterinary assessment.
Your benefits at a glance
- Available in 400 g and 3 kg dry food packs
- Dietary complete feed for adult cats
- With tasty chicken as the main animal ingredient
- Supports the dissolution of struvite stones
- Adjusted magnesium and phosphorus content
- With DL-methionine and ammonium chloride to acidify the urine
- With prebiotic fibres MOS and FOS
- Grain-free formula for targeted nutrition in cases of struvite problems
Instructions for use
Wildcat VetLine Adult Urinary Chicken is a complete dietetic food for adult cats designed to dissolve struvite stones and reduce their recurrence.
Feeding should only take place following veterinary assessment and recommendation. Different types of urinary stones require different nutritional management strategies. A diet designed to acidify the urine is not suitable for every urinary tract condition.
Daily food intake
- The daily food ration depends on your cat’s body weight, age, activity level, nutritional status and state of health
- Please refer to the feeding guide on the packaging and adjust the amount as necessary in consultation with your vet
- If possible, divide the daily ration into several small meals
Recommended duration of use
- It usually takes 5 to 12 weeks for struvite stones to dissolve
- To reduce the risk of struvite stones recurring, initially for up to 6 months
- Veterinary advice should be sought before use and before extending the duration of feeding
Changing your cat’s diet
- Unless otherwise recommended by a vet, the switch to Wildcat VetLine Urinary Chicken should be made gradually over a period of approximately 14 days
- Start with a small amount of the new food and gradually increase the portion size. During the transition, monitor your cat’s food intake, the consistency of its stools and its general well-being
- In the event of acute health problems, an immediate change of diet may be necessary. In this case, please follow your vet’s instructions
Feeding and storage
- Ensure your cat always has access to plenty of fresh drinking water. Adequate fluid intake is particularly important for cats with urinary tract problems
- Store the dry food in a cool, dry place and keep it tightly sealed to preserve its quality and freshness for as long as possible
Important notes
- Not suitable for kittens
- Not suitable for pregnant or nursing cats
- Do not use in cases of chronic renal failure
- Do not use in cases of heart failure
- Not suitable for reducing the formation of calcium oxalate stones
- Do not combine with other urine-acidifying products without consulting your vet
- Provide fresh drinking water at all times
- Have urine values and treatment success regularly checked by a vet
- If your cat repeatedly tries to urinate but little or no urine is passed, this may indicate a urethral obstruction. This is a veterinary emergency. Seek immediate treatment at a veterinary practice or clinic.
Zoo Roco Tip
Adequate water intake is one of the most important measures for cats with urinary tract problems. As cats naturally tend to drink very little, their urine can become highly concentrated. Under certain conditions, this increases the risk of urinary crystals and stones forming.
Wildcat VetLine Urinary Chicken has urine-acidifying properties and contains an adjusted mineral content. This enables the dry food to provide nutritional support for veterinary treatment of struvite stones.
Provide your cat with several water bowls in different, quiet locations. Many cats prefer drinking spots that are not right next to their food or litter tray.
A cat fountain can also help encourage your cat to drink more frequently.
For cats that drink very little, supplementing their diet with a suitable urinary wet food may be advisable. However, please consult your vet before introducing a mixed diet to ensure that the dietary properties of the total daily ration are maintained.
You should also ensure there are plenty of clean litter trays and that the environment is as stress-free as possible. Stress can contribute to certain lower urinary tract conditions.
Struvite stones and calcium oxalate stones require different nutritional management strategies. A diet designed to acidify the urine, such as Wildcat VetLine Urinary, is therefore not suitable for every type of urinary stone.
We recommend having the success of the treatment checked regularly through veterinary urine tests.